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« on: May 07, 2010, 07:35:14 AM » |
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Hi to all on the site. Does anyone have a preference as to what kind of jack they use to lift our Valk's? I've seen ones from Harbor freight, Sears, Torin, and an alluminium one from Sears. Any thoughts on any of them? Also saw one on E-bay that sorta looks like an engine cherry picker, It still goes under the frame but will lift to 30" (item no. 190393169747) Thanks, Larry in East China Mi.
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« Reply #1 on: May 07, 2010, 07:51:06 AM » |
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Without the lift attachment that goes on the bottom of the bike you are still running in circles.
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« Reply #2 on: May 07, 2010, 08:42:23 AM » |
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Ok.... beings the gentleman above didn't provide much info on jacks or adapters to answer your question.... I will try to do so. First I recommend that you get the lift adapter that mounts on your bike and remains with the bike when you are on the road. No problems leaving it there, and if you need to lift it on the road... the likelyhood that you could find a jack are much better than having to find a jack and a lift adapter. Search Ebay for that lift adapter and you will find it.
That being said.... I have 2 HF yellow jacks. I do have two bikes, but even with one, having two jacks helps me install rear tires by myself. I have had no problems with the HF jacks except maybe quick decent but fixed that by installing a stopper to slow the release of the jack. I did have a Larin jack with outriggers... which were a PITA and didn't really work much anyhow. It didn't last long, the seals in the jack started to leak and started to become useless to me (would not jack). I have heard good and bad about the sears jacks (red and yellow ones). It's like anything else.... you can get a bad apple with anything.
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« Reply #3 on: May 07, 2010, 08:59:54 AM » |
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Hi guys, Yes, I did purchase an adapter to mount under the frame. That should be arriving early next week. I just was wondering which jack diffrent people like to use. Thanks, Larry
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« Reply #4 on: May 07, 2010, 09:01:06 AM » |
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I have the yellow Craftsman aluminum one, and it has worked fine.
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« Reply #5 on: May 07, 2010, 09:02:14 AM » |
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Have a red jack from Harbor Freight and have had no problems with it. Some day I'll have the lift table.  |
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« Reply #6 on: May 07, 2010, 09:41:20 AM » |
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Dang, thought this was a whiskey post.  I have the Larin lift. Works good but slowly lowers down. Be sure to use the stops on side of the lift. I put the kickstand out also. Been glad I did a few times!  |
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« Reply #7 on: May 07, 2010, 01:27:43 PM » |
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Red Craftsman jack. |
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« Reply #8 on: May 07, 2010, 01:36:59 PM » |
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Red Craftsman jack. Me too. |
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« Reply #9 on: May 07, 2010, 01:41:22 PM » |
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« Reply #10 on: May 07, 2010, 02:26:51 PM » |
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we use this one http://www.pitbullmotorcyclelifts.com/they make a valkyrie adapter that attaches to the lift arms it is pricy and if all we used it for was the valkyries a cheaper lift may have been enough but we use ours to lift a goldwing trike also blackcat |
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« Reply #11 on: May 07, 2010, 05:34:50 PM » |
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I had a Craftsman and thought it was OK. It flexed a bit and I always wanted a Dunwell. Sadly they're not made anymore. Then one day I found one used near me and it's the best lift I've ever used. Like the pitbull, it's made of cold rolled steel and is very stable. Maybe some searching could find one.
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« Reply #12 on: May 07, 2010, 06:17:25 PM » |
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I have the lift like the one you saw on Ebay. I bought it at Harbor Freight in Flint for $149.00 last December. It is the best lift I have ever used. I have had two others and never really felt comfortable with the bike up in the air....always used a come-along hooked overhead as insurance. No problems with this style....very stable. The bike was up on it for a couple of months this winter....most of the time without the straps. I take the Cobra footboard off so I can get it in closer to the bike, but it's not required. I also have the permanent adapter on the bike. Everything is accessible when using this lift. Changing tires is a snap. The control while raising or lowering is excellent. I did put a block under the rear wheel when I pulled the entire front end off the bike just in case it would be too much out of balance.
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« Reply #13 on: May 07, 2010, 08:12:04 PM » |
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I have a yellow craftsman and do not like it. Too wobbly, even with an adapter.
When I'm seriously working on my bike I use some climbing webbing tie a loop around the frame then use my engine hoist (aka cherry picker).
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« Reply #14 on: May 07, 2010, 08:18:27 PM » |
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Red Craftsman jack. Me too. Me 3 - used it most of the day today to put new exhaust on.... |
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« Reply #15 on: May 07, 2010, 08:46:42 PM » |
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I like Jack, straight up and room temp.
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« Reply #16 on: May 08, 2010, 05:34:27 AM » |
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Red Craftsman jack. +1 - No lift adapter and never a problem. |
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« Reply #17 on: May 08, 2010, 05:47:00 AM » |
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Hi All,
i have just purchased.. the best Motorcycle lift of all time.. comes with all that you need to lift your bike .. not cheap, made in England.. its called the EAZY RIZER BIG BLUE MOTORCYCLE LIFT..can be found ON-BIKE.COM.. been after one for quite awhile.. now i have one.. wish i brought it sooner..recall
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« Reply #18 on: May 08, 2010, 05:58:39 AM » |
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I have the red craftsman jack and like it alot. I like the foot release as it allows both hands on the bike while lowering. I also made a limiter to control the rate of descent so no matter how hard I press on the release bike lowers slowly and smoothly. It makes installing axles real easy for one person. I always use the safety bars and straps.
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« Reply #19 on: May 08, 2010, 07:38:01 AM » |
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« Reply #20 on: May 08, 2010, 07:50:59 AM » |
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Guys, Thanks for all of the input and advice. I think I'm gonna go with the Harbor Freight unit. I like the fact that you can get up to 30" of lift with it. You can use a stool and have the bike at a comfortable height to work on. My first choice would really be the Yellow Toyota version, BUT, unfortunatly that's a little out of my price range! Again, thanks for all of the input. Larry Gill in breezy East China Mi.
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« Reply #21 on: May 08, 2010, 10:21:38 AM » |
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Dang, thought this was a whiskey post. I have the Larin lift. Works good but slowly lowers down. Be sure to use the stops on side of the lift. I put the kickstand out also. Been glad I did a few times! my thoughts too. Jack...neat. Hate to dilute a pure product like that. I bought a Larin lift and RWS lift adapter...about $350 or so when I first got the bike. I must say, it's nuclear grade construction but probably no better than the Sears or HF varieties in the long run. |
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« Reply #22 on: May 08, 2010, 11:55:34 AM » |
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Putting jack stands under the crash bars will help with stability if you're a bit nervous about the jack on its own.
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« Reply #23 on: May 08, 2010, 05:03:35 PM » |
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It's very possible! I also have a red Craftsman Motorcycle Jack and have never used a lift adapter on my Tourer. I got this idea from my very own dealer (Huge Honda Dealer) after I first bought my bike. I went into the service area and saw several Valks on Craftsman-type jacks and not one of them had a lift adapter supporting the rear. When I asked the service manager if they use any type of adapter on the rear of the Valk when they hoist it up, he said they have never used anything but a motorcycle lift and never had a problem with any Valk they worked on. Of course, they have them tied down with straps, but no other support needed. So I tried it myself and my Tourer has always felt very stable suspended on my Craftsman Jack and no lift adapter. I also have a RivcoCenter Stand and I use that for a lot of maintenance that I'd otherwise need a Motorcycle Jack for....including pulling the rear wheel and servicing the splines and shaft. So as far as my experience goes, "You don't need no steenkin' lift adapter!" |
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« Reply #24 on: May 08, 2010, 07:28:31 PM » |
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I also dont use a lift adapter.
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« Reply #25 on: May 09, 2010, 03:21:28 AM » |
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I also dont use a lift adapter.
I need to try this. Installing the adapter is a PITA.  |
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« Reply #26 on: May 09, 2010, 04:55:19 AM » |
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I also dont use a lift adapter.
I need to try this. Installing the adapter is a PITA. Yea that big red adapter is a PITA to install..... and that is why I got the permanent mounted on on Ebay (was worth it). I think that strapping the bike to the jack is making up for the rear mounted adapter which adds balance. Not sure I would want to rely on the the straps for that tho..... just saying. |
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